Training and Safety Tip: What's next?


VOL 22, ISSUE 22	June 3, 2022

Training and Safety Tips

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What's next?

In the interest of thinking ahead of the airplane, here are four questions pilots should always be asking. Read more >

Technique

Article

Using in-flight weather resources

The weather tools available to us before we take off are incredibly robust. In the air, resources thin out considerably. Read more >

Flight Training News

Article

You need AFTA

AOPA Flight Training Advantage is a web portal- and iPad-based app designed to make flight training more efficient for the student, the flight instructor, and the flight school. Read more >

Always learning

In the zone

Why do we fly? Some pilots rhapsodize about the freedom of soaring with the eagles; others praise the utility of point-to-point travel. But maybe it's something more fundamental. Read more >

Road trip

Bird's-eye view

Whether by land or by air, Yellowstone National Park is worthy of a visit. Read more >

How it works

Sighting devices

Sighting devices help aerobatic pilots more precisely fly the straight lines that competition judges want to see. Read more >

Video

Where midair risk increases

Most midair collisions, while rare, happen near airports, at low altitude, during the day. These tips and techniques help keep you well clear of traffic. Watch the video >

AOPA Pilot® Producer's Pick

Flying the turbodiesel Diamond DA50 RG

AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne was among the first to fly the Diamond DA50 RG that will soon tour the United States. Watch the video >

Career News

Career Pilot

Training troubles

While the headlines scream pilot shortage again, reality paints a somewhat different picture. The major airlines are ramping up hiring at a pace even greater than prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more >

Article

Supply chain woes continue

Supply chain volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic is delaying deliveries of aircraft, engines, and parts. Read more >

Aviation job board

Job of the week: First officer, Republic Airways

The first officer supports the aircraft captain by ensuring safe and timely piloting of aircraft and performing other aircraft management duties. Read the full description and apply today >

AOPA career opportunities

Join the AOPA team

Ever dream of turning your passion for aviation into a career? AOPA is looking for a data analyst, a Legal Services Plan attorney, a Western Pacific regional manager, a product marketing coordinator, a financial analyst, a graphic designer, and a staff accountant. Learn about AOPA career opportunities >

Training Products and Resources

Fond du Lac to Festus

Test your VFR cross-country knowledge by preparing for a flight from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Festus, Missouri, in this quiz from the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Take the quiz >

Note: Products listed have not been evaluated by Flight Training editors unless otherwise noted. AOPA assumes no responsibility for products or services listed or for claims or actions by manufacturers or vendors.

Member Benefits

Pilot protection services

Pollens, pilots, and pharmaceuticals

A pilot and pharmacist recommends solutions for pilots with allergy symptoms. Read more >

Photo of the Week

Mountains to molehills

Hot weather and high altitude are performance challenges no matter what you're flying, but the Kitfox Series 7 STi thrives in such conditions. AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Dave Hirschman tried his hand at an STi in its native territory of Idaho with AOPA Senior Photographer David Tulis documenting the experience. Read the story to learn more and be sure to follow @flywithaopa on Instagram to see more work from AOPA members and staff.

Final Exam

Question

When do I need to make radio calls when flying at a nontowered airport?

Answer

The Aeronautical Information Manual lists five calls for inbound aircraft (10 miles out, on entering downwind, on base, on final, and when leaving the runway), and two calls for departing aircraft (before taxiing, and before taxiing on the runway for departure). More calls may be necessary depending on the situation. Also, be sure to remain alert and look for other traffic, maintain situational awareness, give accurate position reports, and state your intentions. Read the full answer and join the discussion >

This discussion is from our online Pilot Information Center, where you can ask questions, contribute answers, earn badges, and join our growing pilot community online. (Log in to the online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to see this discussion.) Did you know that student pilots who join AOPA are three times more likely to complete their flight training? Membership includes unlimited access to aviation information by phone (800-USA-AOPA, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time) or from AOPA Online. Have a question for our technical services staff? Contact AOPA.

Education & Seminars

Stay sharp with AOPA's seminars, webinars, podcasts, and videos.

AOPA Rusty Pilots seminars

Jun 11	Greenville, South Carolina; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Big Bear City, California
Jul 9	Medford, Oregon; and Minden, Nevada
Jul 16	Cheektowaga, New York; and Terre Haute, Indiana
Jul 27	Oshkosh, Wisconsin

For a complete schedule, visit our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.)

Upcoming AOPA webinars

Jun 16, 7 p.m. EDT	AOPA Air Safety Institute Flight Deck Tech: Flying with datalink weather
Jun 30, 12 p.m. EDT	'Don't Get Rusty' series: Bundle your procedures with Flo-w
Aug 24, 12 p.m. EDT	AOPA Rusty Pilots - Webinar edition

See the full webinar schedule in our online Pilot Information Center. (Log in to our online Pilot Information Center using your AOPA website username and password to view these events.) View our recently recorded webinars (registration required).

Latest AOPA Pilot Lounge videos

Building the aviation community—Vermont Aviators Association

New Aerospace Center for Excellence leader Eric Crump

'The Aviators'/'The RVers'/'The Boaters' TV shows' Anthony Nalli

For a full list of Pilot Lounge videos, see the AOPA Live® YouTube channel.

AOPA podcasts

'Ask the A&Ps': 'EGTs are imaginary numbers'

'Hangar Talk': Gyrocopter gurus explain katas of flying

'Pilot Briefing': Week of May 30, 2022

'There I was...': Trevor Peterson

'Never Again': Thunderstorms in the vicinity

To see all AOPA podcasts, visit AOPA Online.

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